Not sure how these monitors stack up but i have been increibly pleased with my Viewsonic VX2025WM unforuntately they don't sell it anymore. But the 2035 might be close. Also you will probably want to make sure that the montior i HDCP compliant as well.

1080p - this is just a resolution standard
HDMI - digital interface that can send both video and digital audio up on cable.
HDCP - the encryption technology ued with the new hi def content. without HDCP it won't output hidef contaent at the full resoution of 1080p.